The most basic tenet in medieval thought was that
A) the king was the ultimate source of truth.
B) the most important way to discover information was by combining rationalism and empiricism.
C) the scriptures were the ultimate source of truth.
D) the directly observable was most important.
Answer: C
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What is the purpose of "continuing resolutions"?
a. presidential veto of only some budget provisions b. bipartisan support for the yearly budget c. uninterrupted functioning of the federal government d. timely completion of the budget process
Which of the following statements best captures the Framers' attitude toward public opinion?
A. Government functioned best when the common people combined in "factions" (or political parties) to lobby to put their public opinions into effect. B. Government functioned best when its officials remained indifferent to public opinion. C. Public opinion was the best guide to government policy. D. Public opinion was to be regarded with suspicion but must not be ignored. E. Government functioned best when common people had a variety of means to express their political opinions directly and frequently.
The idea that the president may be advised by executive branch officials in confidence without the advice becoming public is called __________
Fill in the blank with the correct words.
U.S. ambassadors to other countries are personally appointed by _________
a. the Congress b. the president c. the Chief Joints of Staff d. the Central Intelligence Agency